Chapter 1613 (1/2)

Chapter 1613: Conning Grandmaster

Long Chen now had the t.i.tle of the old patriarch of the Evil Spirit Sect. Looking through the memories of the sect leader he had just slain, Long Chen couldn’t help but sigh.

This Zhao Mankun was really unlucky. Just as his longevity was running out, he had managed to comprehend life and death, reaching half-step Netherpa.s.sage. After a year of preparing himself, he had made his determination to attack the Netherpa.s.sage realm. However, he had only just stepped into the Netherworld when he was killed by Long Chen, and his body was taken over by Long Chen’s Yuan Spirit.

However, this was not technically a possession since he was unable to use Zhao Mankun’s energy. He was only able to use his own energy within this body. He couldn’t activate the Corrupt path’s techniques.

Possession required a long time to stabilize, and doing so would cause his Yuan Spirit to adapt to this body. Then when he returned to his real body, it would feel unnatural.

Although possessing Zhan Mankun’s body would allow Long Chen to use this old fellow’s status to do many things, for example personally taking a trip to Pill Valley, the ancient races, the ancient family alliance, the Xuan Beasts, making some money, killing some people, and venting some rage, it wasn’t worth it in the long run.

That was why Long Chen was just controlling the physical body. If a real fight started, he would be exposed.

However, even if he couldn’t personally fight, just this husk was enough for him to do many things. For example… getting this Grand Elder of Pill Valley killed.

When Long Chen said that whoever killed him would become the new sect leader, all those Life Star experts’ eyes turned red.

Although that Grand Elder was powerful and surrounded by intense flames, he was an alchemist, not a flame cultivator. In just a few seconds, he was surrounded by danger on all sides.

“Zhan Mankun, you’ve gone insane! Do you know the consequences for this?!” roared the Grand Elder. He was unable to comprehend why the Evil Spirit Sect’s old patriarch would act like this.

“Fool, you bewitched my disciple while I was attacking the Netherpa.s.sage realm, wanting to completely overturn my Evil Spirit Sect. If I don’t give your Pill Valley a harsh lesson, won’t you start thinking that the entire Corrupt path is your dog? All of you, start using some real power! You’re all cowards! Even now, you don’t dare to kill him? You useless things, if you don’t start fighting seriously, you’ll regret it!” shouted Long Chen furiously.

He had noticed that although these Corrupt experts looked to be fighting fiercely, they were all holding back. They clearly wanted to capture the Pill Valley Grand Elder alive rather than kill him.

After all, a Grand Elder was an extremely important position in Pill Valley. They were afraid.

However, following Long Chen’s shout, these people clenched their teeth. One of them raised his blade, and blood-colored light exploded out of it, transforming into countless skulls that attacked the Grand Elder.

That Grand Elder raised flame barriers, but the skulls blasted large holes through them.

As his defenses were torn apart, the other Corrupt experts didn’t hesitate. They attacked.

At this moment, it revealed how vicious the Corrupt path’s experts were. With his defenses broken, the others all launched their strongest killing blows. The Grand Elder was instantly annihilated in body and soul.

“Good. A person must be firm and decisive. If you hesitate over everything, what accomplishments could you possibly have? If you always wait to see what other people are doing before you act, you won’t even be able to grab c.r.a.p while it’s still warm. You, yes you, you’re the next sect leader.” Long Chen pointed at the Corrupt Elder who had attacked at full power first.

That Elder was delighted and hastily fell to his knees and kowtowed. The other Elders were holding parts of the Grand Elder’s corpse. The one holding his head couldn’t help being disappointed. He had thought that he would be the next sect leader.

“Hmph, you don’t like it? A sect leader must have further vision and daring. Without that daring, what could you possibly accomplish? The opportunity was right in front of you, but you let it slip away for nothing. Tell me, how could I possibly give the sect to you?” Long Chen looked at the Elders with disappointment.

“Patriarch’s teachings are correct!”

Those Elders hastily bowed. His words were correct. All of them had hesitated. It was just that one of them had been one step faster than the others. As a result, that one step had resulted in him becoming the sect leader. His status was instantly elevated far above them.

“Everyone, return to the palace.”

Long Chen slowly walked back in with his hands clasped behind his back and sat on the throne. The gates were closed tightly, and a formation was activated to turn this into a restricted s.p.a.ce. No one else could get close.

The Elder that was the future sect leader respectfully stood by Long Chen’s side. That was a sign of his new status. When Long Chen wasn’t present, everyone would have to listen to him.

Although he wanted to conceal it and act low-key, he couldn’t conceal his excitement.